I'm about to change the oil for my first time on my FD, but I'm not too sure how much oil I should use. I'm pretty sure it's 4 quarts, but I don't want to get it wrong. Also, any tips will be greatly appreciated.

 

IIRC I use about 5.

There is a difference in listed oil capacity and the oil you will drain during a change. Some oil stays in the oil cooler(s) that you won't be able to drain. I think for the R1/R2 models capacity is listed as 6qts, but you will only change 5 qts.

To be perfectly safe, just go with the full line on the dipstick.

Jeff

 

R1's might take 5, not sure. Non-R1's take about 4.

 

A girl who changes her own oil is damn cool! Do you also do your own upgrades and repairs on your car(s)?



Oh yeah, my '93 touring took four quarts.

 

I just use about 3 1/2 - 4. Just like what turbojeff said fill it up till you get the F on the dipstick. What kind of oil are you using?

 

my 94 R2 takes a lil over 4, course i haven't changed it in awhile...

jonski, ya scared her away! oh well, atleast no one asked for her pic yet...

 

93 R1 takes 4 quarts.

Jim

 

Thanks for all the help. I ended up getting Mobil 10w 30. I raised the car today, however, it was on the driver's side. I never completed the task today, it was getting too dark. I guess I will try to see if the ramps that they sell at Pep Boys works on the FD.

 

My R2 takes 4 1/2.

 

The black fiber ramps they sell at PepBoys will work if you don't have a R1 spoiler or aren't lowered. With a spoiler it will hit the ramps and you will need to use a jack...

 

4 1/2